Current Affairs - 1st Semester of 2012

This course covers advanced writing skills, including comprehension and vocabulary, composition, summary-writing, translation from Portuguese to English and translation from English to Portuguese. These are the skills required for the CACD - Instituto Rio Branco entrance exam (Phase 3-English). The course is also suitable for the staff of international organizations and those who wish to develop their English in the field of International Relations.

You should allow 3-6 hours per week for homework and study outside the classroom.

New students for Current Affairs courses: please fill in and send us the placement test – click here

Students joining our courses usually go to Level 1- this semester, Groups A,B,C,D and H. Level 1 provides quite a lot of teaching about technique and some systematic practice in all the exam skills. If you took Level 1 from August-December 2011 you should consult Prof Paulo about whether to continue in level 1 or register for Level 2. Level 2 classes (Groups E, F & G) go a little faster, with more homework and fewer discussions of technique. The material used in Levels 1 and 2 is the same.

Cancellation: If you need to cancel your course, you must do so by the 27th of the month- otherwise you will be liable for the following month's fees.

REGISTERE ONLINE HERE. Also, if you are a new student, don't forget to take the placement test.

Cost of these courses: R$350,00 (payable at start of course) + 4 x R$300,00 (payable 10/03, 10/04 10/05, 10/06) or single discount payment of R$1.400,00 (start of the course)

Level 2 - Week beginning January 30th - week ending May 26th [32 hours] (This course may be extended if Phase 3 English is held after the beginning of June)

Cost of these courses: R$350,00 (payable at start of course) + 3 x R$300,00 (payable 10/03, 10/04, 10/05) + 1 x R$ 150,00 (payable 10/6) or single discount payment of R$1.300,00 (start of the course)

Distance Learning
In principle this group is already full, and candidates will be called from the waiting list if/when places arise. To join the waiting list, complete the placement test and send it to Profa Alexandra [agvalente@gmail.com] with a copy to Profa Sara [sara@sarawalker.com.br]